Lung Cancer Screening Program Using Low-dose Tomography and Metabolomic Evaluation in a Public Se… (NCT06376097) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Lung Cancer Screening Program Using Low-dose Tomography and Metabolomic Evaluation in a Public Service.
Brazil1,000 participantsStarted 2023-04-19
Plain-language summary
Observational study that aims to evaluate the implementation of a lung cancer screening program in a smoker population included in a public heath service.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 74 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Age between 45 and 74 years old; Smoker with a smoking history of at least 30 pack-years or former smoker who has quit smoking for less than 15 years; Never having participated in a lung cancer screening program ; Signing of the free and informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with chronic diseases (cardiovascular, pulmonary, hepatic, renal or metabolic) at an advanced stage that limit life expectancy or make it impossible to perform a curative surgical procedure; Patients being treated for tuberculosis or other granulomatous diseases; Patients diagnosed with previous neoplasm(s) that could develop lung metastases; Pregnant women; Patients who, for some reason, are unable to undergo low-dose chest computed tomography; Patients previously submitted to thoracic radiotherapy.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Absolute number and frequency of false-negative lung nodules .